java.lang.IllegalStateException: Authentication necessary
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Problem
A plugin which needs application links to work properly is failing with the following error:
java.lang.IllegalStateException: Authentication necessary:
http://<BAMBOO_FQDN>/plugins/servlet/applinks/oauth/login-dance/authorize?applicationLinkID=1a20df80-2e5e-30f5-bfbf-008cb8b36d1c&redirectUrl=http%3A%2F%2F<BAMBOO_FQDN>%3A8085%2Fbrowse%2<PROJ-PLAN-JOB-BUILD>)Cause
The application links are not using impersonation and the OAuth token was not yet allowed.
Workaround
Option 1
- Use the URL provided in the error message
- Authorize the token by clicking the Allow button.
- Try to use the plugin again.
Option 2
- Make sure you access any Bamboo feature the needs Application links authentication with the same user affected (try to create a new linked repository e.g., this will bring the token authorization window).
- Authorize the token by clicking the Allow button.
- Try to use the plugin again.